Police drones rise without oversight | Morning Newsletter
Happy Monday, Philly. We’re in for a cloudy day, and then warmer temps later in the week. Philadelphia police have expanded their use of drones, without the transparency and oversight…
Philadelphia police expand drone use, but with little oversight from above
Listen to article • 0:00 min On a late September evening, Philadelphia police officers chased a suspected car thief through Kensington to Hilton and G Streets, where the driver ditched…
Nearly a century of wondering: The American UFO saga, in reality and in fiction
By COREY WILLIAMS UFOs, or the notion of them, have been around a long time. Here’s a look at how the various iterations of the subject — from government investigations…
Who was Gilgo Beach serial killer’s 8th victim, Karen Vergata
For decades, she was known as “Fire Island Jane Doe,” then identified as Karen Vergata — and now confirmed to be the Gilgo Beach serial killer’s eighth victim. Their killer,…
Cherry Hill will cut 70 positions and increase class sizes to fill budget gap, superintendent announces
Listen to article • 0:00 minThe Cherry Hill school district plans to eliminate about 70 positions and increase class sizes to help plug a $29 million budget gap, Superintendent Kwame…
Not Bond or Bourne, Michael Idov’s insecure millennial spy is a modern hero
Michael Idov is the author of the spy thrillers “The Collaborators” and this year’s “The Cormorant Hunt,” which are part of a trilogy. A Latvian-born American raised in Riga, Idov…
CCP faculty and staff union accuse the school of failing to meet promises from contract negotiations
Listen to article • 0:00 minCommunity College of Philadelphia’s faculty and staff union on Thursday accused the college of failing to meet promises made during contract negotiations, including providing free…
Make AI pay for the jobs it takes from people
Many are concerned about the potential threat that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to the economic security of current and future workers. In “MegaThreats” economist Nouriel Roubini writes: “The possibility is…
Waymo robotaxis are helping cities map potholes. Could Philly be next?
Listen to article • 0:00 minMayor Cherelle L. Parker wants a $7.1 million “Pothole Squad” to fix cratered Philadelphia streets year-round.Waymo might be able to help.AdvertisementThe self-driving car company announced…
BROADWAY REVIEW: Nathan Lane-led ‘Death of a Salesman’ is relevant and sad as ever
Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” now back on Broadway in a haunting new production at the Winter Garden starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, is one of the saddest…